Appreciation for snails is a culinary similarity between the French and Vietnamese. Although, Vietnam definitely wins in the different types of snails consumed and variety different dishes! Boiled, sautéed, braised, cooked in noodle soups- you name it! Restaurants dedicated to snails are beloved institutions in […]
A fresh and filling bowl of bún rice vermicelli noodles loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and sautéed beef marinated in a combination of Vietnamese seasonings, particularly lemongrass.
An amazing combination of textures and flavors: tender and slightly chewy squid with crunchy celery; sweet and acidic pineapple pieces with umami squid.
Flavorful mini meat pies encased in flaky golden puff pastry. A Vietnamese creation with French roots.
One of our culinary goals for 2021 is to make more fusion recipes. Here is our first French-Vietnamese fusion recipe of 2021, and we had a blast making it! Moules marinières (which translates to “Sailor mussels”) is a popular and simple dish of mussels in […]
Crispy fried rice noodles topped with a flavorful mixture of sautéed tender beef and vegetables. This dish satisfies those fried food cravings but is balanced and filled with veggies.
Fun fact: I cannot drink lager beer without thinking about shrimp because my first ever taste of beer was eating this dish as a kid. If you want a super easy and delicious appetizer or dinner idea, this is the recipe for you. These lemongrass […]
Also known as Chả cá Thăng Long, this is a true Hà Nội dish that is almost unmatched in its flavor profile. Its place stands firm in the hearts of many Hanoians. It was also a source of confusion for me when I was younger. […]
Golden fried pieces of tofu stuffed with a combination of ground pork and mushrooms, cooked in a tomato sauce.